Trump selects financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Donald Trump has named investor Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, to lead the US commerce department. In his announcement, Trump said
TV networks MSNBC and CNBC to be spun off by Comcast
US media giant Comcast is set to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television arm, as the industry continues to struggle with the emergence of
Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments
Logan Paul, the massively popular social media personality, is facing fresh questions over his cryptocurrency dealings amid ongoing concerns he may have profited from
Tinubu Writes NASS, Seeks Approval For N1.77tn Fresh External Borrowing
If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the deficit of N9.7 trillion for the 2024 budget. President Bola Tinubu has written to
‘I’ll show you the way out’ — EFCC chairman sacks two ‘corrupt’ officials
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced the dismissal of two officials over alleged corruption. Speaking on Tuesday
THE INSIDER: How Daniel Bwala was demoted as ‘presidential spokesman’ within 24 hours
Daniel Bwala had barely announced himself as the new presidential spokesman when Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, issued
Barry McGuigan opens up about death of daughter on I’m a Celebrity
Former professional boxer Barry McGuigan has opened about the death of his daughter, while appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Christmases gone wrong inspires Love Actually writer’s new film
As we hurtle towards Mariah Carey’s most lucrative holiday, families all over the UK will be pressing play on Christmas films such as Love
Wizard of Oz ruby slippers go on display in London
An original pair of red glitter slippers worn by Judy Garland in the famous film The Wizard of Oz are going on display in
Chadian gov’t deports 600 Nigerian beggars
The Chadian Government has repatriated no fewer than 600 irregular migrants from Nigeria who were found engaging in begging activities in various parts of the
Ukraine vows to ‘never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day
Ukraine has said it will never give in to Russia’s aggression as it marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched a full-scale invasion of
Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
One of the innovations at this year’s Paris Olympics was supposed to be an electric flying taxi service. Germany’s Volocopter promised its electric-powered, two-seater aircraft,
Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people
Turkish air strikes in drought-struck north-east Syria have cut off access to electricity and water for more than a million people, in what experts
New service launches for sexual assault survivors
A new service to support survivors of sexual abuse has launched. Iris (Individualised, Recovery & Resilience, Information & Support) opened in Suffolk at the
Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France
After 10 weeks, the mass rape trial that has shocked France is moving on to the final phase of closing statements. The case focuses
Massive’ Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts
A “massive” Russian missile and drone attack has targeted power infrastructure across Ukraine, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. At least 10 people
Massive’ Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts
A “massive” Russian missile and drone attack has targeted power infrastructure across Ukraine, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. At least 10 people
Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women
Nigeria has announced that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to “poor and vulnerable” women in an ambitious plan to bring down the
Miss Nigeria’s pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as being named Miss Africa
Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped
Rescue teams in Tanzania say they have managed to establish contact with people who are still trapped a day after a four-storey building collapsed